Houston Astros’ Cam Smith Explores Baseball History At Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Houston Astros player Cam Smith took a step back in time during the team’s road trip to Kansas City, spending a day immersed in baseball history at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The visit, shared on the Astros’ official Instagram account, showed Smith receiving an exclusive tour from museum president Bob Kendrick.

In the image posted by the Astros, Smith can be seen standing beside a statue of the legendary pitcher Satchel Paige. The caption emphasized the significance of the visit: “Where history touches home. Today, Cam Smith spent the day at the @nlbmuseumkc in Kansas City. Special thanks to President Bob Kendrick for the exclusive tour and sharing some incredible stories of baseball’s most historic figures.”

Preserving Baseball’s Complete Story

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City serves as a critical institution preserving the legacy of African American baseball players who were excluded from Major League Baseball during the era of segregation. Founded in 1990, the museum chronicles the history of the Negro Leagues from their formation in 1920 through their eventual decline following Jackie Robinson breaking MLB’s color barrier in 1947.

Bob Kendrick, the museum’s president, is known for his passionate storytelling and comprehensive knowledge of Negro Leagues history. His personal tours often include anecdotes and insights about legendary players like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Cool Papa Bell—stars who never received the full recognition they deserved during their playing days.

Smith’s visit to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum represents the continuing importance of acknowledging baseball’s complete history. While MLB has taken steps to recognize Negro Leagues contributions, including officially elevating Negro Leagues statistics to Major League status in 2020, visits like Smith’s help maintain awareness of this critical chapter in American sports history.

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